Git for CMS Developers – Best Practices for Collaboration and Workflow

Development & Performance All Attendees

Version control is a must-have in today’s web development landscape, yet many CMS developers find themselves grappling with Git workflows that are specifically designed for content-rich projects. In this session, we’ll dive into:

The basics of Git for CMS teams
Different branching strategies, including Git Flow and Trunk-Based Development
How to manage configuration and database changes in CMS settings
Helpful tips for integrating Git with CI/CD pipelines for platforms like Drupal and others

Whether you’re just starting out with Git or you’re aiming to polish your existing workflow, this talk is here to help you enhance collaboration and ease those deployment challenges.

About the Speaker

Rohith Vangalla

Lead Software Engineer at United Health Group (Optum Technologies)

Eden Praire, MN

Dr. Rohith Vangalla is a Senior IEEE Member, AI Researcher, and Lead Software Engineer at Optum Technologies, specializing in AI-driven development, cybersecurity, and enterprise AI infrastructure. With over ten years of experience, he has pioneered AI solutions in healthcare, digital marketing, and aviation, publishing impactful research that has transformed industry practices. At Optum, he has been instrumental in developing AI-driven chatbots, secure automation frameworks, and scalable AI solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and real-time decision-making. As a scholar, reviewer, and judge for major AI conferences, Dr. Vangalla continues to shape the future of AI, privacy-first systems, and responsible AI development.